First report of natural recombination of monkeypox virus genome
Researchers analyzed monkeypox virus sequences during the current 2022 outbreak to investigate whether MPXV is adapting for improved survival and…
Exploring new therapeutic targets and biomarkers for neurodegenerative disorders
In this interview, Dr. Shebna Massey discusses neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's, and more. She also discusses and…
Genomic rearrangements in monkeypox virus could be a sign of adaption to the human host
Researchers explored genomic rearrangements in monkeypox virus genomes and investigated whether such rearrangements represented viral adaption to humans (host).
Designing an Ultrasound Sticker that can Image your Internal Organs
In this interview, we speak to researchers from the Zhao lab at MIT about their new ultrasound sticker that can…
Variations in low-complexity regions in monkeypox genome found to impact virus transmissibility
In a new study, researchers investigated whether low-complexity regions (LCRs) were more accountable for the current 2022 IIb clade monkeypox…
Scientific Grand Prize awarded to renowned hearing loss researcher
M. Charles Liberman, PhD, whose research forever changed the way experts understand the underlying causes of hearing loss, has been…
Duke biomedical engineers develop a two-prong approach to treating pancreatic cancer
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have demonstrated the most effective treatment for pancreatic cancer ever recorded in mouse models.
Identifying and attacking the HIV virus’ most dangerous parts may now be possible
A new method could make it possible to identify the most dangerous parts of the HIV virus, so they can…
Genetic signature predicts tumor metastases and patient survival in clear cell kidney cancer
Among patients with kidney cancer, the activity of four specific genes in the cancer cells seems to be able to…
Potent antibiotic-loaded bone-cement could be used to treat bone infections
Each year, 700,000 people die due to antibiotic resistance. A growing global population unfortunately generates a growing resistance to established…